Crossing Mount Gasan

Japanese: 峨山越え - がさんごえ
Crossing Mount Gasan

...Their efforts created the foundation for the nationwide development of the Soto sect. When Gasan lived in Eiko-ji, he frequently traveled between the temple and Soji-ji, and the route he took was later called "Gasan-goe." In his later years, he retired and founded Yoju-in temple.

*Some of the terminology used to refer to "Crossing Mount Gasan" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…彼らの活躍により,曹洞宗全国発展の基礎がつくられた。なお,峨山が永光寺に住しているときに,総持寺との間をさかんに往来したが,その道はのちに〈峨山越え〉と称されたという。晩年は養寿院を開創して退居した。…

※「峨山越え」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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